About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic radiographer, holding either a BSc (Radiography), DCR or equivalent, to join our progressive breast imaging team at the North & Mid Hants Breast Screening Service.
North & Mid Hampshire Breast Screening Service serves the population of 95 thousand eligible women who live across Hampshire based at the at Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH). |The equipment has been replaced in the last two year to three new digital tomosynthesis machines. There is satellite unit at Basingstoke Hospital where our symptomatic one stop clinics take place. The initial mammographic screen is provided by 3, high spec digital mobile vans which are situated in various locations in the Hampshire community.
The RHCH is conveniently situated near the M3, with good rail links and a short train journey to London! Winchester is one of England's most picturesque and historically significant cities in Southern England.
The successful applicant must hold a full drivers licence and have access to a car.
Previous mammography experience is preferable, but not essential as training can be provided. HHFT supports staff training and career progression, we embrace skill mix.
Due to the sensitive nature of the post, only female applicants will be considered.
For further information, contact Delyth Dique, Superintendent radiographer, by email [email protected] or ring 01962 825026
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be performing mammography on one of the 3 mobile vans, situated in the community of North and Mid Hampshire, and at Basingstoke Hospital.
Also to provide mammographic assistance in one - stop and assessment clinics at Winchester hospital.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be required to work on mobile vans, with approximately 50 patients a day, at six minute intervals.
You would need to supervise trainees and Assistant Practitioners.
You would need to work with Advanced Practitioners and Radiologists to provide further assessment, and specialist procedures in clinics.
You would need to use and have a basic understanding of computer programmes, eg PACS CRIS and NBSS.
You would need a car and full UK driving licence, to be able to travel to mobile vans around Hampshire.
Person Specification
training and qualifications Essential
BSC Radiography, DCR or equivalent Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Desirable
UK Certificate of competence in mammography Computer experience, PACS, CRIS and NBSS
experience and knowledge Essential
post training experience in radiographic practice
Desirable
experience working in a mammography department
skills and ability Essential
Good communication skills with patients and staff
Desirable
knowledge of PACS,CRIS and NBSS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital Winchester
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)